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The NFL said the new policy will provide a safer environment for fans and should expedite the entry process. But some female fans were not happy about the change.

“I brought the purse I wanted to bring. It’s not large but it’s definitely bigger than the restrictions (allow). I don’t even have a purse that’s smaller than my hand, maybe my husband's hand but not mine,” fan Ashley Haggard said. “I feel like we should be able to bring in whatever size purse we choose. I mean, I get that a huge one is not necessary but to sit there and say it has to be the size of your hand or smaller or see through so everyone knows what you're carrying, I think is unnecessary.”

One fan told WLWT News 5’s Jackie Congedo that she is diabetic and has several medications that she needs to carry. Congedo was told that medical exceptions are being made.

Security employees will hand out free clear, plastic bags for fans that did not know about the new rule for at least the first two home games. A clear, plastic NFL bag is sold in the Bengals Proshop for $10.